[Harv748]

Now I'm a typical average rider...slow to middle of the inters on a TD...CSS levels 1 and 2...so I would guess I have a good basic understanding of bike riding techniques etc.

However, one part of the picture I have never quite understood or feel I get right is braking, and by that I mean moderate to hard stopping.

The problem in particular is weight transfer and the correct positioning of the body during braking. I'm 14.5 st (cough) and always feel that I am having to use my arms to control my body during braking harder. Obviously this has knock on effects then for turning in, relaxing etc.

I have heard and read the theory from many people/places. I should be using my legs to lock into the tank to stop my self from sliding forward and crushing my nuts...definately shouldn't be locking out the arms etc. But then you watch any track rider on TV (MotoGP all the way through to domestic racing at grass roots) and riders are setting themselves up for the corner whilst braking, ie, hanging off with one leg sticking out at 90 degrees, ready for the turn in, certainly NOT using their legs to stop them sliding forward.

So what is the score...is it a conscious decision to 'lock-out' or not, do you sit right up front on the seat against the tank, so you can't slide further forward anyhow????

Confused of Oxford